About Cancer
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Cancer refers to a group of diseases that are caused by abnormal cell growth. Normally our body manages cell growth very well, but in the case of cancer, the cells start growing out of control, with great risks to our health and the possibility of death.
Although becoming diagnosed with cancer can be devastating for you and your loved ones, you have possibilities. New medical interventions are being developed that increase the chance for surviving cancer. Early detection is being made possible as knowledge on how to prevent cancer increases. This booklet contains techniques to aid you in coping with and overcoming cancer.